Using the oven
Using the oven
Place the food in the oven.
Turn the program selector to the required function.
The oven interior light comes on.
Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
The oven starts to heat up and the cooling fan switches on.
Take the food out of the oven when it is ready.
Turn the program selector and the temperature selector back to the "Off" position.
The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to prevent any humidity building up in the oven, on the control panel or on the oven housing unit.
When the temperature in the oven has fallen sufficiently, the cooling fan will switch off automatically.
On models with a clock/timer, the oven can be set to switch off, or to switch on and off, automatically. See appropriate section.
Preheating
For proper cooking results, most recipes call for a preheated oven.
To
Select Rapid heat.
Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
The oven will start to heat up.
When the temperature indicator light goes out for the first time, set the function you require for continued cooking or baking, and place the food in the oven.
Cooking ready-meals
Rapid heat can also be used on its own for cooking
When using Rapid heat to cook ready meals you do not need to change to another function during cooking.
Rapid heat is not suitable for traditional baking or cooking.
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